Close Arapaho Crapemyrtle

Arapaho
Common Name: Arapaho
Scientific Name: Lagerstroemia limii x indica x fauriei 'Arapaho'
Species: Crapemyrtle
Category: Small tree
Habit: Deciduous
Flower Description: Panicles of near true red flowers
Fragrance: No fragrance
Foliage Description: Glossy, dark green leaves tinged with maroon
Trunk Description: Gary-brown bark exfoliates to a light tan-brown
Height of Plant: 15-20 ft.
Spread of Plant: 8-10 ft.
Hardiness: USDA Zones 7 - 9
Hybridizer: Dr. Donald Egolf
Place of Origin: National Arboretum, Washington, DC
Heritage: First hybrid crapemyrtle cultivar derived from hybridization of three species of Lagerstroemia: L. indica, L. fauriei, and L. limii (L. chekiangensis)
Other Information: Disease resistance to fungus and mildew that bother older type Crapemyrtles
Photographer: Jon Wooten
Location: A-11